1991 Mazda 626: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 62 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (45% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mazda 626. He stated that there was a leak coming from the front of the transmission. Approximately a year ago, the transmission failed and he had it rebuilt. The mechanic stated that he would need to purchase a new transmission. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage 124,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2007
“Power adjusted seat stuck, making it impossible for consumer to adjust the seat as needed. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2004
“When putting the vehicle in drive it surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and hit a building head on. Consumer stated that the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floorboard. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2004
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“Front driver's side door did not open. Vehicle was taken to dealership, where the mechanic replaced the door latch. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Feb 2004
“While driving home from work, the car was going pretty slowly. When I pressed the gas more, it didn't seem to help. It slowed to a crawl then stopped. The transmission just decided to stop. This is on a mazda 626. There were no other indications of the failure and now I have to get a new transmission!*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2003
“While traveling on te highway without prior warning a flashing light appeared on the dashboard, overdrive light on/off, causing the vehicle to jerk.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2003
“Consumer states that the front seat belts will not retract . Dealer notified repaired and replace and 4 months later they both broke again. Nlm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2002
“Vehicle was going 70-75mph in 5th gear and suddenly downshifted to 1st gear and locked up. No warning was indicated. Speedometer wasn't working at the time. Consumer has not yet contacted dealer. Consumer please add VIN# and mileage.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2001
“Driver's side door will not open. Had to enter vehicle through passenger's side door. Passenger's side door won't open from the inside or outside. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2000
“While making a turn at highway speeds front end started to make a loud noise, the struts cracked. Dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Mazda 626 reliable?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Mazda 626. The most complained-about area is seat belts (45% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Mazda 626 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 131,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Mazda 626 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.